Alexander Isak is holed away in an office deep inside Real Sociedad's Zubieta training base when he leans back in his chair to ponder a question from Sportsmail.
Just how influential has the arrival of a 35-year-old David Silva been in breeding a winning mentality?
Many in Imanol Alguacil's squad find themselves 25 and under and in Silva, an elder statesman who helped build the Manchester City juggernaut many see today, La Real picked up a diamond.
'I wouldn't say he surprised me because I think we all knew the level he had and what he could provide for the team,' the Swedish striker said.